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Fidgeting in class

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Hi there,

My daughter is 7, diagnosed ASD and under diagnosis for ADHD. She moved up to junior school last September and they haven't been consistent/understanding with the adjustments she needs to enable her to concentrate in class. Originally at the infant school she could have fiddle toys and also the ability to sit at the desk and doodle when listening for long periods of time as it helped her. She started juniors and they didn't continue this and this resulted in school refusal, so I then realised she didn't have anything in place and so pushed for this and they did allow it but I've found out they've recently taken it away as say she isn't concentrating. I spoke to the teacher this morning and she said that my daughter just wants these things rather than actually needing it and she will forget about it after a while....I'm not happy with this as I know this helps my daughter but she is being made to feel like she is just being difficult. 

What can I do about this? I feel like we need someone to assess what she needs and ensure it's ion place. As I can see school refusal just around the corner.

Thanks

Laura

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  • Dear Laura,

    Thank you for sharing your experience and I am sorry to hear about your daughter’s situation, that she is being ‘made to feel like she is being difficult’ simply because she doodles and uses fiddle toys to help her focus. Some people just may need some extra support (or sensory stimulation) in class, to help them concentrate better, or enjoy the subjects more. For instance, when I was in High School, I was provided extra personal tutoring sessions in subjects I struggled with (e.g., Maths) by willing and generous teaching staff members, on the basis on my autism. I was also granted extra time in exams to manage my anxiety and catch up with peers (who were very fast thinkers and writers). I continued to benefit from these support systems when studying at university, and I am very grateful to have been promised them Slight smile

    You may also find the following pages in the NAS website useful:

    Reasonable adjustments for autistic pupils’ sensory differences

    Top 5 autism tips: Inclusion in education

    Disability discrimination in further and higher education (GB)

    Please let me know if you would like further gudiance and support

    All the best to you both

    Good_Vibes365.

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  • Dear Laura,

    Thank you for sharing your experience and I am sorry to hear about your daughter’s situation, that she is being ‘made to feel like she is being difficult’ simply because she doodles and uses fiddle toys to help her focus. Some people just may need some extra support (or sensory stimulation) in class, to help them concentrate better, or enjoy the subjects more. For instance, when I was in High School, I was provided extra personal tutoring sessions in subjects I struggled with (e.g., Maths) by willing and generous teaching staff members, on the basis on my autism. I was also granted extra time in exams to manage my anxiety and catch up with peers (who were very fast thinkers and writers). I continued to benefit from these support systems when studying at university, and I am very grateful to have been promised them Slight smile

    You may also find the following pages in the NAS website useful:

    Reasonable adjustments for autistic pupils’ sensory differences

    Top 5 autism tips: Inclusion in education

    Disability discrimination in further and higher education (GB)

    Please let me know if you would like further gudiance and support

    All the best to you both

    Good_Vibes365.

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